Glassons is an Australasian fashion site founded in the early 1900s that delivers affordable, wearable womens fashion (three things that I'm very much down with) and I'm pleased to introduce them as a new affiliate here on Almost Posh.

What better way to kick off the first Glassons Posh Picks round-up than with one of the many SALES! happening right now, both online and in-store.

Another thing I like about Glassons is that the free shipping amount is only $25, not the usual $50+ which is a definite plus for the people like me that abhor paying for shipping at the best of times let alone having to spend over a pineapple to get it.

For a limited time, you can also score a mystery discount by signing up to the email newsletter. You could bag anywhere between 20% to a full ONE HUNDRED ACTUAL PERCENT off your shop! (Can't use on full price items though, boo). Outside of this promotion, you can get 20% off your first shop by signing up to the email newsletter so what have you got to lose? Answer: nothing.

Here I've put together some lovely winter warmers that you'll still get plenty of wear out of for a fraction of the price.



1. Open Front Tassle Cardi - Was $59.99 now $19.99
2. Merino Blend V Neck Jumper - Was $49.99 now $29.99
3. Fluffy Crew Neck Knit Cardi - Was $39.99 now $19.99
4. Cosy Wrap Front Jumper - Was $49.99 now $29.99
5. Stripe 3/4 Sleeve Dress - Was $49.99 now $29.99 *ONLY XS LEFT IN THIS COLOUR BOO*
6. Open Front Trench Cardigan - Was $39.99 now $19.99
7. Square Fringe Scarf - Was $19.99 now $9.99
8. Cowl Neck Cropped Jumper - Was $49.99 now $29.99

Have you bought anything at Glassons before? Any of these take your fancy? I'm looking quite pointedly at the striped dress in particular . . .

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This post contains affiliate links. By clicking through and making a purchase, you don't pay any extra but I get a small amount of coin to make that striped dress a reality. For more information, please see my PR and Media policy.

Quite some time ago, Shell at The Novice Life kindly nominated Almost Posh for a Leibster Award and although I did a Leibster post last year, I thought I'd answer her questions, even if it is rather late. Sorry, Shell!


1. At what age did you become interested in beauty products?

Hard to say, really. I wore mascara in Year 12 and I think I've been wearing some sort of base plus mascara and lipstick for most of my adult life, but it only really escalated over the last five years or so. I used to save wearing eyeshadow "for good" to demonstrate a marked difference between my work look and going out but now I go full face for work and even fuller face for those rare occasions I go out after the sun goes down.

2. Have you ever gambled everything for love? (To quote Ben Lee.)

Well, I did have to make a choice between my now-husband and a now-ex friend when we first got together. Although I'd known her for ten years and him for ten minutes, I took the risk and 13 years later, I'm confident I made the right decision.

3. Name 3 songs you never wish to hear again.

Happily in these days of personal music portability, I don't have to subject myself to the radio very often.

"I Want To Know What Love Is" - Foreigner
"That Don't Impress Me Much" - Shania Twain
Anything at all by Delta Goodrem

4. What's your guilty pleasure TV show?

Geordie Shore and all the associated MTV spin-offs and similar shows including Ex On The Beach, The Valleys, Beauty School Cop Outs etc. Also Ridiculousness and any police procedural shows like COPS, RBT or Territory Cops. And Judge Judy of course.

5. What was the best year of your life and why?

Hmm, good question. There's always highs and lows in every year but I'm happy to say that the last few years have more or less been a steady plateau of contentment.

6. What are you more frightened of - a zombie apocalypse or robots taking over the world?

If by "zombie", you mean some government / military weaponised disease that gets loose (see "The Stand", "Cell" or "28 Days Later") then that.

7. What's your go-to makeup look?

My daily is a fairly neutral matte eye with either a bright or neutral lip, depending on what I'm wearing, a light blush and some Hourglass Ambient Lighting powder to finish.

8. As a teenager, were you a rebel or a goody-two-shoes?

I was pretty good. A few teenage hi-jinx but nothing criminal, deceitful or life-threatening.

9. Name 5 people (dead or alive) you would want to invite to a dinner party & why?

I always wonder about this kind of question and if you'd invite someone who'd take over and dominate conversation or whether you'd be too agog to speak or if five is too many and it would be better to have one-on-one time with each person individually, like The Bachelor. And who cooks and cleans up after? Anyway, off the top of my head, I'm thinking David Tennant. Stephen King. Gwen Stefani. Maybe some randoms like the Obamas.

10. Have you ever had a dream that came true?

I've invented things and apps in my sleep that were eventually brought to market by other people which is deeply annoying.

11.What's your favourite social media platform to use & why?

For blogging, I like Insta for the engagement and interaction. Personal is still Facebook . . .  for all its faults!

Linking up with the Monday Makeup Madness link party.

You guys all know I didn't start blogging just to rake in free stuff but it's still a lovely perk to be gifted items and when Royal Essence got in touch to offer me a Ring Candle from their range, I was legit excited.


I enjoy candles (which is great because since I've been blogging, I've amassed at least six of them as a direct result) and I also enjoy surprises. I'd heard about ring candles before and the concept appealed greatly. Sure, I told myself, the jewellery inside might not be to my taste but there is a RING! Hidden inside a CANDLE! And you have to wait until it burns down to see what it is!! FUN!

It was quite difficult to make my choice from the Royal Essence selection and I dithered for quite a long time between Cinnamon Doughnuts and Cappucino because I am a sucker for both smells but finally I chose Iced Lemon Biscotti which I figured would give me the baked goods scent I always go for, with the added zing of citrus to add a bit of difference.


Every ring candle has a surprise ring (obvs) inside, valued between $10 and $2000. It comes complete with a tag telling you what it is and how much it's worth, safely chilling in an aluminium packet, waiting to be discovered. You can see some of the reveal photos on the Royal Essence Facebook page.

Here I am in starring in my very own Ring Candle Reveal video. Not featured: me digging around the hot wax with a potato masher.


And if you aren't a video watcher, here's what I ended up with . . . [spoiler alert: pretty!!]


I duly posted this picture on the Royal Essence Facebook page as instructed and got the reply:

"Hi Beth! Congratulations in finding a Tier 2 jewel. You have discovered a 92.5 Sterling Silver* Ring with Swarovski Elements, RRP $150"

* In the video, I say white gold but you know, whatevs.

If this sounds like your jar of candle, then why not enter their giveaway? Each week, Royal Essence give away a ring candle as well as other fun prizes, including:

• 4 x Jewellery Candles valued at $44.99 each (Free Shipping) 
• 12 x Rings valued at $25 each 
• 50 x 15% Off Gift Vouchers (Value $250)

The quality of this candle is worth the bucks on its own. It's hefty, comes in a big old glass jar that's poured right here in Australia (#supportlocal!) and is highly fragranced. If I buy a scented candle then by jove, I want it to SMELL.

 Is this something you'd get into? Have you ever had a ring candle?

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I was kindly gifted a ring candle for review by Royal Essence Australia. Images and opinions are mine and authentic. For more information, please see my PR & Media policy.

Although I am all about the low low prices, I still appreciate quality items that offer good value, which ties in nicely with my insatiable need to keep it fresh and interesting in the wardrobe and my resultant love of things that can do double, triple or even dodecahedral duty.


Naturally, I had to try and think of more than 10 ways to wear it. These are not endorsed by Maria Nicola and I take no responsibility for any loss or damage!

I had some flat rose gold metal studs that turned out to be magnetic . . .

After enjoying the first Bloggers United event in February (and still working my way through the boatloads of product received at said event) I was thrilled to be invited to help celebrate their first anniversary with LUSH down at Marion this weekend.

As you guys might remember, I recently rediscovered Katies at the VIP Shopping Night in April which has led to the purchase of some of my favourite and most versatile pieces of the year.






I'm very happy to have become an affiliate of Katies so I can present you with things before they sell out and then everyone's happy. They are currently having 30% off already reduced sale styles, however here's my pick of the current-season cuteness.


1.   Check Shirt Dress | $59.95
2.   Hood Duffle Coat | $119
3.   Rib Belted Tunic | $39.95
4.   3/4 Sleeve Stripe Shirt Dress | $69.95
5.   Aztec Jacquard Scarf | $29.95
6.   Seam Detail A Line Skirt | $49.95
7.   Ultimate Jeggings | $49.95
8.   Check Wrap Shirt | $49.95
9.   Cowl Neck Knit | $39.95
10. Drop Stone Earrings | $16.95
11. Stone and Chain Pendant | $29.95

Have you bought anything from Katies lately? If not, I suggest you go in and have a look because they are killing it right now.

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Post contains affiliate links. By clicking through and purchasing, you don't pay any extra but I earn a small amount of dosh to go towards my next Katies haul. For more information, please see my PR and Media policy.

Almost Posh will return as usual on Wednesday.

Have a happy and safe long weekend!

A little while ago, I decided I needed to update my bra situation.

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This is what happened last time I tried to do such a thing but I figured this time it would be a lot easier.

WRONG.

Target no longer make my go-to t-shirt bra, instead replacing it with some cheap, saggy nightmare that actually creaks during wear. This is obviously unacceptable so for the first time in years I had to look elsewhere and I was scared. SCARED.

During the sales, I ducked in and out of various retailers, from discount big box stores to higher-end department stores. I found a clearance rack at Harris Scarfe and did a little gleeful dance as I snatched up handfuls of pretty, colourful and - most importantly when you're my size - CHEAP bras to try on and not one of them worked. Not. One. Thin straps, wobbly cups and a pathetic two hooks to keep everything together. Girl, I am a three-hook minimum, how very dare you.

This kind of thing infects me with the rage virus as I moved over to the full-priced area where a single granny-coloured boring old bra with minimising properties and full coverage was going for anywhere between $50 - $80. How is that even fair?

Meanwhile on Instagram:

via GIPHY

Oh, do shut up.

Anyway, around that time I commented on iCurvy's blog post about a wirefree bra from Playtex that she mentioned and from there, I was contacted to see if I'd like to try one myself.

WOULD I??

The Playtex Comfort Revolution SmoothTec bra, to give it its proper title, is designed for comfort, as the name suggests, and is actually wire-free. I know, bear with me. I wore wired bras all through pregnancy as the only other wirefree options presented were akin to tying a teatowel around my chest in terms of support. This one actually WORKS. And even better, it's currently on 30% off sale!

Sizing is S, M, L, XL, 2XL - I am generally a 12E to a 14DD and the medium was a good fit around the band. Behold the revolutionary "Smart Size" system:

Sadly though, the cup design meant I had too much side spillage, a problem I often find unless I have some serious structural engineering going on in the side panels.

When I gave this feedback to Playtex, they very kindly sent me the Comfort Revolution Swirl instead, which comes in traditional sizes. This is also non-wired and very comfortable. Although I would not wear it in situations where a more minimising silhouette was required, it makes for a great everyday bra around the house because when you're my shape, you rarely leave the bedroom without one, let alone the house.

I'll be honest, it's really difficult to get big bras to look cute in a flatlay. I expressed this thought to my now-real-life friend Kate from Loveface Beauty who reckoned I should get creative with melons, but then I'd have to eat them and I can't [elope] even. Black and white will have to do.


Now, in order for you to experience the supreme wireless comfort of these, I have not one but TWO Comfort Revolution Smoothtec Bras in size M and size L to give away.

Refer to the Smart Size System graphic above to see where you fit, use the Rafflecopter widget below and let me know in a blog comment your size, along with how you find bra shopping in general.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

The fine print:

• Open to Australian residents only, soz
• Game of mad skillz
• Opens Friday 10 June, 2016 
• Closes 5pm CST on Friday 17 June, 2016
• 2 winners will be contacted by email. If no response in 24 hours, there will be a redraw
• 2 items to give away, one M and one L Playtex Comfort Revolution Smoothtec Bras
• Use Rafflecopter widget to enter and follow instructions